JOURNAL ARTICLE

I Took the SAT Again in My 50s. Turns Out I Had Learned Nothing.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Reines, Philippe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on an individual's experience of retaking the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) 36 years after their first attempt, reflecting on the implications of age and life experience on standardized testing performance. The author recounts their motivations for retaking the test, including curiosity about how their adult skills would translate to the exam format, and the stark differences in their performance between the verbal and math sections. Ultimately, they scored 1080, which was lower than expected, particularly due to poor performance in math, and they express a desire to retake the test again. The piece critiques the SAT's ability to accurately assess a person's capabilities and the potential shortcomings of relying solely on combined scores for college admissions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/02, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163623145
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